BREAKING: Reps confirm Oluyede as Chief of Army Staff

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BREAKING: Reps confirm Oluyede as Chief of Army Staff

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November 28, 2024

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The House of Representatives on Thursday has confirmed Lit-Gen. Olufemi Oluyede as the substantive Chief of Army Staff.

This followed his screening on Wednesday by the Joint Committees on Defence and Army.

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The committee Chairman, Babajimi Benson submitted the report during plenary and urged the House to confirm Oluyede; a prayer granted at the session presided over by the Deputy Speaker, Benjamin Kalu.

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